A group of lipids used as emollient and skin-protecting ingredients.
What it is
Sphingolipids are a class of lipids built on a sphingoid base; the group includes ceramides. CosIng lists them as emollient, skin-conditioning and skin-protecting ingredients.
Where it is used
Found in creams, serums, lotions and hair care products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal the source or the exact composition of the lipid mixture.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Skin protecting
- Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (29)
- Soul & Body Wash Emberean · BABOR
- Soul & Body Lotion Emberean · BABOR
- Soul & Body Routine Grounding Gift Set · BABOR
- Travel Size Soul & Hand Cream GROUNDING · BABOR
- Soul & Body Lotion Grounding · BABOR
- Barrier Protect Ampoule Serum Concentrate · BABOR
- Milky Ceramide Toner · BABOR
- Active Night · BABOR
- Soul & Body Lotion Agathist · BABOR
- Soul & Body ACE Cream Grounding · BABOR
- Soul & Hand Cream Grounding · BABOR
- Advent Calendar · BABOR

